7 February 2011

Just a lot of vignettes of Alicante life. The weather is getting warmer, at least during the day, and there is a lot of outdoor life. I have been out and about, exploring the architecture a bit, trying to find interesting details I have not noticed before.

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On the beach a restaurant is being demolished. It will be replaced by a smaller structure in 2 stories that will occupy less space on the beach promenade:

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Another view of the location:

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Looking at the beach through the ruins:

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Looking at passing seÃ±oritas:

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Kiosk detail, Plaza Portal de Elche in the centre of Alicante:

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Nighttime on my street, one of the many stray cats watches me warily:

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Another interesting skyscape seen from our office:

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Since we did not have the traditional Christmas party back in December, my department held a reception in the VIP room of our office on Friday afternoon. As usual, I was there snapping. Here is my Dutch colleague Caroline in animated conversation:

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And here is my Czech colleague Roman:

Finally, some snippets of street life.

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JesÃºs the fishmonger at Mercado Central:

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Every Sunday morning the main seaside thoroughfare in Alicante is closed to motorized traffic to create a several km long bike/pedestrian promenade. Among the activities that have appeared are rollerskating classes for â‚¬5 per half hour: